Tumbafest Snowy Valleys, the region’s marquee festival of food, wine, music, art and community, returns to Tumbarumba’s Creekscape on 21 and 22 February, offering a packed two-day program that invites visitors to discover what makes the Snowy Valleys a distinctive corner of regional NSW. The event is positioned as a celebration of place and palate, drawing on the area’s producers, performers and makers for a weekend that blends hinterland scenery with a lively, communal atmosphere.
Set along the shady banks of Tumbarumba Creekscape, the festival is designed to showcase a breadth of local sustenance—artisan producers, small-batch wines and prepared foods—paired with a program of live tunes, visual art and interactive experiences. Attendees can expect a relaxed, family-friendly environment where people mingle with growers and creators amid refreshing riverside views. While the focus is intensely regional, the event also aims to offer a welcoming stage for visitors seeking a taste of NSW’s diverse food and culture within the Snowy Mountains country.
Over the years, the festival has earned recognition within the tourism sector for delivering quality experiences that highlight NSW’s regional strengths. Organisers emphasise sustainable and community-minded approaches, with strategies that reflect the Snowy Valleys’ unique character and the Creekscape setting. The two-day format allows for a mix of daytime tastings and twilight performances, encouraging slow, social enjoyment of what the valley has to offer, from vineyards and farmers to artists and street-food creators. The program typically balances producers with performers, giving visitors a chance to discover new favourites while supporting local livelihoods and creative industries.
As February approaches, locals and visitors alike are asked to stay tuned for more details about the weekend’s line-up, ticketing options and the full list of participating producers. With the valley’s landscape as a backdrop, Tumbafest Snowy Valleys promises to be a destination within a destination—an event that enhances regional tourism while staying true to the community roots that underpin the festival’s appeal.
What we know
- The event runs over two days, from 21 to 22 February, in Tumbarumba’s Creekscape, within the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
- The festival centres on local food, wine and art, with a programme that includes live music and interactive experiences.
- It is billed as a family-friendly, community-focused celebration that brings together producers, artisans and visitors from across NSW.
- Past iterations of the festival have been recognised in the tourism sector for delivering quality regional experiences.
- Organisers are emphasising a scenic, riverine setting that complements the tasting and performance elements of the weekend.
What we don’t know
- The definitive artist and performer lineup for both days has not yet been announced.
- Ticketing details, pricing structures, and availability are still to be confirmed.
- A full list of participating producers and venues within Creekscape is yet to be released.
- Any accessibility, transport or parking arrangements for attendees have not been finalised.
- Specifics on weather contingencies or alternative plans in case of poor conditions have not been disclosed.
